Nadia Comaneci, one of the most iconic gymnasts of all time, reflected on the profound impact of her legendary coach Bela Karolyi following his death at the age of 82. Karolyi, who helped Comaneci achieve groundbreaking success at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, passed away on Friday, USA Gymnastics announced, via ESPN. No cause of death was disclosed.

Former Romania and United States coach Bela Karolyi, who trained Nadia Comaneci to become the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 at the Olympics, has died aged 82, USA Gymnastics said late on Saturday.

Late gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi trained legendary Olympic champions such as Nadia Comaneci and Mary Lou Retton